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Hellenthal

View of the Oleftalsperre from the wild enclosure

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen

Hellenthal

View of the Oleftalsperre from the wild enclosure

Recommended by 106 hikers out of 108

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Location: Hellenthal, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Oleftalsperre Dam – Wildfreigehege Hellenthal Wildlife Park loop from Dickerscheid

13.3km

03:50

320m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wildfreigehege Hellenthal Wildlife Park – Greifvogelstation Hellenthal loop from Hellenthal

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00:52

70m

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3. Wildfreigehege Hellenthal Wildlife Park – Eiscafé Gelato Hellenthal loop from Dickerscheid

11.4km

03:10

220m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Martin & Sabine neben der Spur

October 11, 2020

A wonderful view and a great place to rest in this beautiful wildlife park.

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Oliver🌍

October 4, 2020

The viewpoint is not far from the place where some of the birds of prey air shows take place

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

September 10, 2018

The Oleftalsperre in the Eifel National Park near Hellenthal was built between 1954 and 1959 for the benefit of flood protection and drinking water production. It was not officially commissioned and the first full damming up until 1965. Its concrete pillar cell dam wall is unique in Germany. There is only one other pillar dam in Germany, but it belongs to the subgroup of arch dams, the Linachtalsperre. The Oleftalsperre is part of the Eifel-Rur water association.

Other purposes of the dam are to raise low water levels, provide service water and generate energy.

The shortest circular route around the reservoir is 13 km long.

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Elevation 500 m

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Location: Hellenthal, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

View of the Oleftalsperre from the wild enclosure

1. Oleftalsperre Dam – Wildfreigehege Hellenthal Wildlife Park loop from Dickerscheid

2. Wildfreigehege Hellenthal Wildlife Park – Greifvogelstation Hellenthal loop from Hellenthal

3. Wildfreigehege Hellenthal Wildlife Park – Eiscafé Gelato Hellenthal loop from Dickerscheid

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